Britain and the Sea: Adventure & Exploration
3:15 pm - 4:15 pm, Tuesday, June 23 on BBC Two England (2)
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Adventure & Exploration
Broadcaster David Dimbleby sails his yacht Rocket around the British coastline, exploring different aspects of the nation's maritime history, art and architecture along the way. He begins by sailing the south-west coast of Devon and Cornwall, where he tells the story of Sir Francis Drake and an array of adventurers, explorers, pirates and smugglers. He also welcomes record-breaking solo yachtswoman Ellen MacArthur on board and learns about one of the oldest maritime art forms of all - the tattoo, before agreeing to have one himself
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David Dimbleby
(Presenter)
Ellen MacArthur
(Contributor)
John Hodgson
(Producer)
Basil Comely
(Series producer)
Alexander Leith
(Series producer)
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Did You Know..
David Dimbleby
(Presenter)
Born:
October 28, 1938
in
Surrey
Best Known For:
Being the BBC's political anchorman.
Early-life:
Born in Surrey on October 28, 1938, the son of acclaimed broadcaster Richard Dimbleby. His younger brother, Jonathan, also works in TV. Dimbleby was educated at public school Charterhouse and Christ Church College, Oxford. He also studied at universities in Paris and Perugia. He followed in his father's media footsteps despite Richard's advice not to go into TV and to 'get a proper job' instead.
Career:
Dimbleby joined BBC Bristol in 1960 as a news reporter but soon moved into presenting with Top of the Form, Quest, and What's New. He then became a news reporter before presenting a variety of programmes, including several documentaries on world affairs. He's now best-known for fronting Panorama, Nationwide and Question Time. He has also been a key figure in the BBC's general election coverage for over 30 years and has commentated on various key events, including the funeral of Diana, Princess of Wales. Dimbleby is a master of extracting the facts from politicians he believes are being 'creative with the untruth'. He has also enjoyed presenting art, travel and history programmes.
Quote:
'There are those who think the BBC won't survive. I believe it will, although it has to change.'
Trivia:
He was made an honorary graduate of the University of Essex in 2005.
Ellen MacArthur
(Contributor)
John Hodgson
(Producer)
Basil Comely
(Series producer)
Alexander Leith
(Series producer)
